Waking Ned Devine
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Movie Reviews of Waking Ned Devine
Movie Review: charming
Summary: 5 Stars
An absolute glitter of a film set in the small Irish town of Tullymore, it stars absolutely brilliant actors ,David Kelly and Ian Bannen. This is such a charming movie that its a surprise why it wasn't as big as Full Monty. With such lovely photography and very good characters its almost sinful if one doesn't get involved. A movie full of heart and soul, a great example that for a film to be good, big stars and bang bang fast plots arent necessary.Micheal and Jackie are two old down on their luck irish sods who live in the small irish village of Tullmore( pop 52). a rumour in town of a local lotto winner sets these two on their feet and off to heartwarming journey to get the winnings. A cute subplot on the side, the romance of Pig Finn, a local pig farmer and another farmer's daughter is also a delight to watch.
David Kelly steals the movie with the motorcycle run and his constant twitchings and gleaming irish old eyes.
This is a gem.
Movie Review: Charming and Refreshing!
Summary: 5 Stars
Movies try so hard these days to send a message or portray an epic or be the master in fine special effects that when a delightful, funny, sweet movie with no ulterior motive comes along, it feels like a breath of fresh air. Waking Ned Devine is all of those-witty and charming, it tells of the antics of the small Irish town of Tully Moor, that tries to cash in on a lottery ticket of one of its citizens, except that the poor man is dead. But this movie is not without substance; interlaced among the comedic hijinks of the town we get to know the characters and their lives: the trials of Maggie, trying to raise a small son alone; Finn, the pig farmer, who's in love with Maggie; the town crank who is out to unveil the lottery scheme; and Jackie and Michael, two men whose friendship is a testament to the sweet Irish life. This is a hilarious movie full of great dialogue and a great storyline to boot.Movie Review: Lucky Sods
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one movie that you do not want to dive into the detail as it is fun to be surprised as it unfolds. Basically it looks as though some lucky sod in the village has won the lottery. The trick is to find out who it was. Then if found what chain of circumstances will it trigger.
I about died laughing before the beginning credits and could not contain my self to the end. One thing led to another the snowballed out of hand. I could not believe the actors could keep a straight face.
Now before you get the worn idea and thing this is some slapstick comedy or some Monty Python script. You would be wrong. This film give you the feel that you are there experiencing a small snippet of real live in a small village. This has depths like "Ladies in Lavender"; there are many underlying stories of the individuals and you want ton see how they play out. You will not be disappointed.
Movie Review: Simply Luverly
Summary: 5 Stars
What a sweet film. Gorgeous Isle of Man coastal scenery, beautiful music, fine acting, loads of humor with a celtic lilt, and above all an essentially perfect script. The dialogue rings true even when the film is mildly slapstick, the plot is simple but brings out many emotions and foibles and much hilarity. The humor never lets up, from the classic opening joke to the last shot. Even the black humor seems harmless enough; there is no malice in this film, only joy and love.
If you haven't seen it and don't know the plot, stop reading these reviews and any plot summary on the box before seeing it; it's way more fun if the story is unexpected. Trust the endless 5-star recs and check it out. We just saw it for the first time; what a treat to know there are always more great movies to brighten life.
A ton of fun is Neddy D, with two tons of heart.
A Guinness for the witch!
Movie Review: Delightful
Summary: 5 Stars
I never get tired of this film or it's music (and I rarely go for soundtracks, but I picked up this one). Leonard Maltin's movie book calls this a "slight" film but I find it huge on charm and heart. It's a well-paced, old-fashioned caper story in which all but two residents (approximately 52 to begin with) of an impoverished remote rural Irish village conspire to collect the big lottery when their old pal, Ned Devine, has died in the excitement of learning he's won. Of the two exceptions, one is the head priest who is conveniently out of town when the story is set in motion and the other is a humorless old crone who threatens to tattle. You can't help but cheer on the chicanery in a film where the humor ranges from the black to the silly to the sentimental. Seems to me the only person who will not be won over by this movie is a humorless old crone. The scenery is stunning.